- M3AAWG Messaging playlist on YouTube
- Selected Training Videos (also available on www.youtube.com/maawg)
- Selected Keynote Videos (also available on www.youtube.com/maawg)
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Below are the M3AAWG published materials related to our messaging anti-abuse work. There is also a Messaging video playlist on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/maawg and there are a few selected videos on our website in the Training Videos and Keynotes Videos sections under the Meetings menu tab.
Best Practices
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August 30, 2017
M3AAWG Best Practices for Managing SPF Records
This document covers best practices on how to properly construct and maintain an SPF record, common errors and some unintended consequences. It is targeted at those with a basic understanding of the purpose and usage of SPF.
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July 31, 2017
M3AAWG Best Practices for Implementing DKIM To Avoid Key Length Vulnerability, Revised July 2017
Due to disclosed vulnerabilities associated with the use of short DKIM keys, organizations should review their DKIM email authentication implementation based on these best practices updated in July 2017. Also see a short video on this issue at the M3AAWG YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/maawg).
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March 31, 2017
M3AAWG Describes Costs Associated with Using Crypto
This document describes the budget and other costs associated with using cryptography to help make informed decisions when deploying encryption.
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March 31, 2017
M3AAWG Password Managers Usage Recommendations
Most users struggle to manage a large number of usernames and passwords. While password managers have both proponents and detractors, these recommendations reflect the general consensus of the industry.
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March 15, 2017
M3AAWG Initial Recommendations: Arming Businesses Against DDoS Attacks
Distributed Denial of Service attacks continue to be a major concern. This guide helps businesses prepare for DDoS attacks and, as a side benefit, some of these same techniques can also help businesses that suddenly see a large increase in legitimate customer web traffic.
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Public Policy Comments
December 01, 2013
M3AAWG Comments on ICANN Misuse Report
Submitted to ICANN in December 2013 in response to ICANN's misuse survey.
August 12, 2013
M3AAWG Comments on ICANN EWG Initial Report
Submitted to ICANN in August 2013 in response to ICANN's Expert Working Group report.
July 31, 2013
M3AAWG Response to CWG-Internet Request for Online Consultation-Combatting Spam
Submitted to the ITU Council Working Group on International Internet–Related Public Policy Issues (CWG–Internet) in July 2013
In response to a request for comments on effectively countering and combatting spam.
July 01, 2013
M3AAWG Comments on Thick Whois Initial Report
Submitted to ICANN in July 2013
Comments on this report can also be viewed on the ICANN site at http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-thick-whois-initial-21jun13/
September 01, 2012
Comments on Preliminary Issue Report on Uniformity of Contracts to Address Registration Abuse
Submitted to ICANN in September 2012
View the preliminary report at http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/registration-abuse/prelim-issue-report-u... or all submitted comments at http://forum.icann.org/lists/uoc-prelim-issue-report/ on the ICANN site.
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M3AAWG Reports
DM3Z Blog
Updates and Commentary from the Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group
There is no blog posts.
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News
News Releases
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February 20, 2013
Independent Georgia Tech Study Reveals Best Ways to Tell Customers “You’re Botted”
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January 30, 2013
M3AAWG San Francisco Meeting Addresses Latest Messaging Security Ranging from Mobile Malware to DDoS Attacks
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November 06, 2012
M3AAWG Issues DKIM New Best Practices In Wake of Disclosed Key Length Vulnerability
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Articles About M3AAWG
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November 13, 2017
Hackers Shut Down ProPublica’s Email For a Day. Here’s How to Stop Attacks Like That.
ProPublica's Julia Angwin augments her earlier "list bomb" article with information on what can be done to prevent these attacks.
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November 09, 2017
How Journalists Fought Back Against Crippling Email Bombs
ProPublica journalist Julia Angwin describes how she and colleages were "list bombed" and talks about the growing problem, including a preventive strategy developed by M3AAWG.
Videos
